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Photo gallery: Christmas tree hunting at Arend Tree Farms

Brandon Sears, middle, of Saline, tries to figure out how he can fit his family and the Christmas tree they cut down at Arend Tree Farms into their mini-van. Sears' two sons, Collin, 10, and Devin, 8, decided to carry the tree to the front of the farm to be baled and put on the van roof. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)
(Photo by Mike Mulholland)

One of the most popular in Michigan is packing the family into the car and finding that perfect Christmas tree at the local tree farm.

That was no different for Brandon Sears, his wife, Melissa, and their three children, Colin, 10, Devin, 8, and Ellie, 2. The Searses made the trip to Arend Tree Farms, 3512 Notten Road, from Saline on Wednesday to find a tree.

"When it comes to Christmas tree hunting," Brandon Sears said, "you need to cut the first one you like or you risk losing track of where it's at."

This was the first time the family had been to Arend Tree Farms.

Brandon said when he was younger, they didn't have the tradition of a real Christmas tree, so it was something he and his wife wanted to start with their children.

"We've been doing this since the boys were 1 or 2 years old," he said.

Anna Zenz, who grew up on the tree farm and now works with her father, Lee, said every weekend has been busy with families trying to find that perfect tree.

The farm offers horse-drawn wagon wides during their weekend days of operation and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.